Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Overlooking the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, all tents at Fairmont Mara have a private veranda. Game drives, an outdoor heated pool with bar, and massage tents are provided.
Featuring four-poster beds, the spacious tents include a minibar and fan. Some have a private outdoor shower, while others have furniture on the veranda for al-fresco dining.
Positioned over the river, the rustic restaurant with wooden roof serves a buffet breakfast and lunch. The dinner menu includes typical African cuisine, accompanied by music. All meals can be taken outside on request.
The neighbouring Masai Mara is home to the Big Five and has been declared the 7th Wonder of the World. The property can organise balloon safaris or a champagne breakfast on the savannah. Masai entertainment is available in the evening.
Set at the foot of the Aitong Hills, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is a 10-minute drive from Ngerende Airstrip, accessed by flights from Nairobi Airport. The camp provides a free transfer from and to the airstrip.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Globe Certification
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
3.7
High score for Aitong
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Elizaveta
United Kingdom
“AMAZING!!!! Loved every minute of our stay. Waking up and looking at hippos from our terrace was wonderful every morning. Staff can't do enough for you, special thanks to Jerimiah, our guide, for spotting and showing us so many animals. Food is...”
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Francisco
Spain
“Our stay was a unique experience that me and my partner will never forget. The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. Little details everywhere remind you that this is a luxury experience. The food was world-class. But the best...”
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Jessica
United Kingdom
“Wilson our driver - WHAT A LEGEND.
Amazing to see all of the animals - saw all of the big 5 on our first day
Hippo corner was a great edition
Don’t get me started on the food, literally the most flavourful food I have eaten, better than any...”
Sameera
India
“1. Location
2. Friendliness and promptness of staff
3. Property rooms
4. Activities were excellent - The Masai village visit, game drives, the massages and the sundowner.”
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Paris
Italy
“The service quality, view in the tent, food quality, and game driver experience are all superb.”
Raquel
Kenya
“Talking to our Friends in their language in the dining room was a delight: Thank you, George!
All meal experiences-dining room, outside, bush, sundowner- were pleasant surprises...
Visiting the Fairmont organic garden and realizing that what we...”
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Greg
United Arab Emirates
“The staff.
Caleb, Wilson and Peter in particular were exceptional.”
Sumair
Pakistan
“Awesome place. Great Value for Money. Game Drives was the most amazing aspect. And our Driver, Mike, was a Pro. He didn’t miss and inch. Although we were still unlucky a bit, missed the leopards and cheetahs. Difficult to spot perhaps.”
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Lauren
United States
“We cannot say enough good things about this place! It was beautiful! Very clean and safe. The food was incredible and the staff was exceptional! Everyone was so friendly! They knew our names and made us feel so welcome. The tented lodges were so...”
Shailendra
United States
“Fantastic location and wonderful service. Not to mention that it’s a real oasis in the wilderness. The facilities are great and our Glam Tent was on the bend on the Mara where the Hippos hang out so we got to see them every day! A little noisy but...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Dining Room
Cuisine
African • Asian • European
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Fairmont Mara Safari Club takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 12:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$280 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$280 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note there is a compulsory conservation fee applicable to all guests per day staying in the national reserve. Please contact the Fairmont Mara Safari Club for the charges.
Please inform Fairmont Mara Safari Club in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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